**European Parliament to Debate Serbia Report**
Next week, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will gather in Strasbourg to debate a crucial report on Serbia. The report, authored by Tonino Picula, is set to be presented as a resolution at a special session. This marks an important step in the European Union’s evaluation of Serbia’s progress towards membership.
**Serbia Criticized for Lack of Progress**
Picula’s report highlights several areas where Serbia has fallen short. The main criticisms include a lack of progress in accession talks, shortcomings in rule of law, and failures to align with EU foreign policy. Additionally, the report expresses concern over systemic problems exposed by student protests. Despite these criticisms, the report does acknowledge steps taken in the economy.
**EU Expectations**
The European Parliament is calling for swift and decisive reforms from Serbia. The report emphasizes the need for implementation of agreements reached through the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, including the formation of a Community of Serb Municipalities and prosecution of those responsible for the Banjska armed incident.
**Serbian Students to Meet with MEPs**
A group of Serbian students running a relay marathon from Brussels will arrive in Strasbourg on May 7. They will meet with MEPs and officials at the European Parliament and other institutions, providing an opportunity for discussion and exchange.
**Amendments Adopted**
The European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) adopted 33 amendments to Picula’s report. Many of these amendments criticize Serbia for its close ties with Moscow and failure to impose sanctions on Russia.
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